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Brithdir And Llanfachreth

The Precipice Walk & Llyn Cynwch loop — Snowdonia National Park

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Gwynedd

Brithdir And Llanfachreth

The Precipice Walk & Llyn Cynwch loop — Snowdonia National Park

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The Precipice Walk & Llyn Cynwch loop — Snowdonia National Park

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5.66km

70m

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Embark on an easy 3.5-mile (5.7 km) loop that takes about 1 hour and 31 minutes, with a gentle elevation gain of 223 feet (68 metres). This hike offers diverse scenery as you pass through deciduous woodland, conifer plantations, and meadows. Enjoy panoramic views down to the Mawddach Estuary and…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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1.23 km

Precipice Walk

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Precipice Walk is one of the most popular walks in southern Snowdonia, located approximately three miles north of Dolgellau. The walk ranges between 220 and 250 meters above sea level …

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Llyn Cynwch

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Llyn Cynwch acts as both a 'prequel' and 'sequel' to the Precipice Walk, one of the most famous and popular walks in the area with breathtaking views. You'll get a …

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4.92 km

693 m

< 100 m

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4.92 km

714 m

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Tuesday 5 May

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Trail Reviews

Dominiek Van Dooren

September 21, 2023, 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 The Precipice Walk - Snowdonia - Wales

To round off our holiday in Wales, we took this walk that is very well known in this region, the Precipice walk. It is a walk through the historic Nannau estate and along the banks of Llyn Cynwch. The walk is very varied. From habitats such as woodlands and meadows to fascinating views of Snowdonia's mountain ranges. The path takes you through part of the Nannau estate, which dates back to the 12th century and is steeped in fascinating Welsh history. The route ends on the banks of Llyn Cynwch, a working reservoir that supplies water to nearby Dolgellau.

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